A Declaration of Homestead is a simple legal document which can help to protect your house and property in times of economic hardship. A Declaration of Homestead is a simple legal document which can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Along with a Will and a Trust, the most common documents used in estate ...

A homestead exemption is a legal mandate. It helps protect a home from seizure by creditors following a declaration of bankruptcy or the death of a spouse with ownership interest. In many states, the ...

The Homestead Act today doesn’t mean you can squat on 160 acres of public land and eventually own it, rather it is a means to protect up to $605,000 of equity in your home against seizure, forced sale ...

Q: First of all I read your Las Vegas Review-Journal articles every Sunday, it is very interesting, indeed. As you already know, there are more than 3,000 homeowners associations in Nevada. I’m a ...

WESTMINSTER — If you are a Vermont homeowner, you can receive a reduction in your property taxes by filing a Homestead Declaration, but you need to act fast to meet the Oct. 15 deadline. Once filed, ...

On August 6, 2024, Governor Maura Healy signed the Affordable Homes Act (the Act”), legislation whose purpose is to address rising housing costs within the Commonwealth by implementing public ...

WESTMINSTER — Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) offers free tax assistance via the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). The organization also assists Vermont residents with ...

The Homestead Act provides a means to protect up to $605,000 of your equity in your home against seizure, a forced sale by general creditor claims, and judgments that might be entered against you. The ...